Because saves have been so volatile this season, refreshing them before the weekend games and waiver wire runs should help fantasy managers prepare for recent changes in the high-leverage ecosystem. Schedules will play an important role for those streaming saves over the last three weeks of the season. In the next scoring period, only two teams will play seven games:
- Atlanta Braves: 1 @ PHI; 3 vs. TB; 3 vs. PHI
- Philadelphia Phillies: 1 vs. ATL; 3 vs. HOU; 3 @ ATL
One cannot make assumptions about baseball outcomes, but these four teams have favorable schedules without the benefit of seven games:
- Arizona Diamondbacks: 3 @ KC; 3 vs. TEX
- Boston Red Sox: 3 vs. LAA; 3 vs. KC
- Los Angeles Dodgers: 3 vs. CIN; 3 @ MIA
- San Diego Padres: 3 vs. WSH; 3 @ SF
When assessing the rankings, keep in mind they remain fluid. They mix in-season results with rest-of-season potential. Rankings should be part of a fantasy player’s toolkit, not the sole source of evaluation. I continue to use updated SGPs (standard gains points) for the season and the last two weeks, with an eye on rest-of-season potential.
Waiver wire options will be listed after the rankings. However, if playing in a shallow format, defer to the rankings based on reliever availability in your league.
Saves Leaderboards (games played through September 3)
Updated RP Rankings for Saves
| Rank | Reliever |
| 1 | Bryan Baker |
| 2 | Mason Miller |
| 3 | Josh Hader |
| 4 | David Bednar |
| 5 | Mason Montgomery |
| 6 | Louis Varland |
| 7 | Jhoan Duran |
| 8 | Trevor Megill |
| 9 | Cade Smith |
| 10 | Jacob Latz |
| 11 | Aroldis Chapman |
| 12 | Emilio Pagán |
| 13 | Grant Taylor |
| 14 | Andrés Muñoz |
| 15 | Raisel Iglesias |
| 16 | Tanner Scott |
| 17 | Kodai Senga |
| 18 | Jordan Romano |
| 19 | Juan Morillo |
| 20 | Jacob Webb |
| 21 | Riley O’Brien |
| 22 | Ben Joyce |
| 23 | Andrew Kittredge |
| 24 | Elvis Alvarado |
| 25 | Steven Cruz |
| 26 | Yoendrys Gómez |
| 27 | Kenley Jansen |
| 28 | Bryan Hudson |
| 29 | Calvin Faucher |
| 30 | Dylan Smith |
| 31 | Hogan Harris |
| 32 | Michael Petersen |
| 33 | Didier Fuentes |
| 34 | Abner Uribe |
| 35 | Aaron Ashby |
| 36 | Paul Blackburn |
| 37 | Bryan Abreu |
| 38 | Yennier Cano |
| 39 | Adrian Morejon |
| 40 | Bradgley Rodriguez |
| 41 | Edgardo Henriquez |
| 42 | Brandyn Garcia |
| 43 | Ryan Watson |
| 44 | Orlando Ribalta |
| 45 | Erik Tolman |
| 46 | Jeff Hoffman |
| 47 | Tyler Wells |
| 48 | Nate Pearson |
| 49 | Dedniel Núñez |
| 50 | Rico Garcia |
SOLDS Leaderboards (games played through September 3)
Updated RP Rankings for SOLDS
| Rank | Reliever |
| 1 | Bryan Baker |
| 2 | Mason Miller |
| 3 | David Bednar |
| 4 | Mason Montgomery |
| 5 | Josh Hader |
| 6 | Louis Varland |
| 7 | Adrian Morejon |
| 8 | Jhoan Duran |
| 9 | Cade Smith |
| 10 | Trevor Megill |
| 11 | Didier Fuentes |
| 12 | Emilio Pagán |
| 13 | Brent Headrick |
| 14 | Aroldis Chapman |
| 15 | Jacob Latz |
| 16 | Grant Taylor |
| 17 | Aaron Ashby |
| 18 | Juan Morillo |
| 19 | Hunter Gaddis |
| 20 | Tanner Scott |
| 21 | Paul Blackburn |
| 22 | Kevin Kelly |
| 23 | Bradgley Rodriguez |
| 24 | Raisel Iglesias |
| 25 | Jacob Webb |
| 26 | Andrés Muñoz |
| 27 | Tyler Rogers |
| 28 | Garrett Whitlock |
| 29 | Edgardo Henriquez |
| 30 | Abner Uribe |
| 31 | Bryan Abreu |
| 32 | Michael Petersen |
| 33 | Erik Sabrowski |
| 34 | Rico Garcia |
| 35 | Dylan Lee |
| 36 | Calvin Faucher |
| 37 | Dylan Dodd |
| 38 | A.J. Minter |
| 39 | Erik Miller |
| 40 | Brandyn Garcia |
| 41 | Jonathan Loáisiga |
| 42 | Brock Burke |
| 43 | Nate Lavender |
| 44 | Jack Dreyer |
| 45 | Kodai Senga |
| 46 | Tyler Wells |
| 47 | Jordan Romano |
| 48 | Mason Fluharty |
| 49 | Evan Phillips |
| 50 | Gregory Soto |
| 51 | Ryne Stanek |
| 52 | Riley O’Brien |
| 53 | Hogan Harris |
| 54 | Jonathan Bowlan |
| 55 | Bryan Hudson |
| 56 | Yennier Cano |
| 57 | Jakob Junis |
| 58 | Alex McFarlane |
| 59 | Yoendrys Gómez |
| 60 | Orion Kerkering |
| 61 | Luke Weaver |
| 62 | Elvis Alvarado |
| 63 | Gabe Speier |
| 64 | Dylan Smith |
| 65 | Jeff Hoffman |
| 66 | Andrew Kittredge |
| 67 | Dedniel Núñez |
| 68 | Luis Gastelum |
| 69 | A.J. Blubaugh |
| 70 | Daniel Duarte |
| 71 | Carson Seymour |
| 72 | Kenley Jansen |
| 73 | Reiver Sanmartin |
| 74 | Tim Herrin |
| 75 | Eduard Bazardo |
Holds Leaderboards (games played through September 3)
Updated RP Rankings for Holds
| Rank | Reliever |
| 1 | Adrian Morejon |
| 2 | Paul Blackburn |
| 3 | Didier Fuentes |
| 4 | Kevin Kelly |
| 5 | Bryan Abreu |
| 6 | Brent Headrick |
| 7 | Aaron Ashby |
| 8 | Bradgley Rodriguez |
| 9 | Dylan Lee |
| 10 | Erik Miller |
| 11 | Hunter Gaddis |
| 12 | Tyler Rogers |
| 13 | Brandyn Garcia |
| 14 | Abner Uribe |
| 15 | Garrett Whitlock |
| 16 | Dylan Dodd |
| 17 | Erik Sabrowski |
| 18 | Nate Lavender |
| 19 | Edgardo Henriquez |
| 20 | Michael Petersen |
| 21 | Daniel Duarte |
| 22 | Jonathan Bowlan |
| 23 | Evan Phillips |
| 24 | A.J. Blubaugh |
| 25 | Brock Burke |
| 26 | Orion Kerkering |
| 27 | Ryne Stanek |
| 28 | Mason Fluharty |
| 29 | Jack Dreyer |
| 30 | Jakob Junis |
| 31 | Drew Sommers |
| 32 | Luis Medina |
| 33 | A.J. Minter |
| 34 | Jonathan Loáisiga |
| 35 | Sean Newcomb |
| 36 | Tim Herrin |
| 37 | Tayler Saucedo |
| 38 | Ryan Watson |
| 39 | Luis Gastelum |
| 40 | Carson Seymour |
Waivers Primer
Waiver Wire Options
- Juan Morillo (ARI)
- Calvin Faucher (MIA)
- Hogan Harris; Elvis Alvarado (ATH)
Ancillary Save Options
- Abner Uribe (MIL)
- Didier Fuentes (ATL)
- Bryan Abreu; A.J. Blubaugh (HOU)
- Ryan Watson (LAA)
- Bryan Hudson (CHW)
Save Stashes
- Jeff Hoffman (MIN)
- Luis Gastelum (STL)
- Dedniel Núñez (NYM)
- Félix Bautista (BAL)
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